Expert Electrician Zachary Bobersky Explains Why Whole-Home Surge Protection Matters

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Zachary Bobersky explains how everyday power surges can damage home electronics and how layered surge protection helps reduce electrical risks. ALBANY, N.Y., Nov. 13, 2026…

Zachary Bobersky explains how everyday power surges can damage home electronics and how layered surge protection helps reduce electrical risks.

ALBANY, N.Y., Nov. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- What causes power surges in a home? According to a HelloNation article, Expert Electrician Zachary Bobersky of Ungerman Electric in Albany, NY, explains that most surges are not caused by lightning but by everyday activities within the home. Each time a refrigerator, air conditioner, or washer turns on and off, it sends a small spike of electricity through the wiring. Over time, these minor surges add up, straining sensitive electronics and shortening their lifespan. Surge protection helps prevent these hidden risks and has become an essential part of home electrical safety.

Ungerman describes a power surge as a sudden, brief increase in voltage that travels through the home's electrical system. Many homeowners think only of lightning strikes, but surges can also result from utility grid shifts, downed lines, or transformer problems. Even small surges can damage devices such as televisions, computers, and smart appliances. Damage may not happen immediately. Instead, it builds gradually, showing up as flickering screens or overheating devices months later. These delayed failures are often signs of cumulative surge damage that could have been avoided with proper protection.

The HelloNation article explains how whole-home surge protection works and why it is now recommended in every modern home. Surge protectors act as safety devices that safely redirect excess voltage to ground before it reaches appliances or electronics. Bobersky recommends a layered system that includes both whole-home surge protection and point-of-use devices. The primary panel protector blocks large voltage spikes coming from the utility grid, while outlet protectors shield specific equipment such as computers, entertainment systems, and gaming consoles.

Whole-home surge protectors are compact devices installed by a…

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